Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre is a colorful and festive grape harvest celebration held on the iconic hill of Montmartre. Commencing in 1934, it commemorates the preservation of the neighborhood’s last remaining operational vineyard against urban development. This event celebrates the bohemian history and unique viticultural heritage that distinguishes the 18th arrondissement of Paris. International tourists can sample artisanal wines, enjoy street parades, and witness the traditional non-proposal ceremony for singles. The festival supports local charities, as all proceeds from the auction of the vineyard’s wine are donated to community projects. Enologists and urban planners study this site as a rare, successful example of maintaining historic agriculture within a dense metropolis. Amusingly, the local wine produced, Clos Montmartre, is notoriously expensive despite its historically rustic taste, sold purely for charitable causes.